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Taurus Birthstone & Crystals: Emerald
♉ April 20 – May 20 · Emerald
Taurus is a Venus-ruled earth sign that values comfort, loyalty and things that last. Its modern stone is emerald, the lush green beryl long associated with Venus and with spring, the season Taurus occupies. Ancient zodiac tables gave Taurus sapphire instead.
Green and pink stones dominate the Taurus list. Rose quartz mirrors the sign's Venusian warmth, malachite's banded green is traditionally linked to growth and change for a sign that resists both, and green aventurine is the everyday stone many Taureans keep at their desk or in a wallet.
Taurus at a glance
- Dates: April 20 – May 20
- Element: Earth · Ruled by Venus
- Primary stone: Emerald
- Traditional stone: Sapphire
- Supporting crystals: Rose Quartz, Malachite, Aventurine
- Often described as steady, loyal, sensual, stubborn
How Tauruss traditionally use their stones
- Emerald or aventurine for work and money decisions.
- Rose quartz on the nightstand or worn close to the heart.
- Malachite when you know a change is overdue.
About Emerald
Emerald is a green variety of beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium and vanadium. It's one of the four precious gemstones.
| Type | Precious Stones |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 |
| Crystal system | hexagonal |
| Luster | vitreous |
| Streak | White |
| Cleavage | Imperfect |
- Cleopatra was famous for her love of emeralds
- Colombia produces about 70-90% of the world's emeralds
- Inclusions in emeralds are called 'jardin' (French for garden)
How to tell real Emerald at a glance
- Color: Green, Bluish Green, Yellowish Green. Look at a clean, dry surface in daylight. Color zoning, banding or spots are as diagnostic as the hue.
- Luster: Vitreous. Fresh surfaces shine like glass; a dull surface usually means weathering, so chip or wet a corner.
- Transparency: Transparent. Hold a thin edge up to a bright light and note whether light passes through.
- Mohs hardness: 7.5. It scratches glass, steel and even quartz; only harder gems will mark it.
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Frequently asked questions
What stone should a Taurus wear?
Emerald is the primary Taurus stone. Rose quartz, malachite and green aventurine are the most common supporting crystals, and sapphire is the traditional alternative.
What are the Taurus dates?
Taurus runs from April 20 – May 20. Cusp dates can shift by a day depending on the year and your time zone; if you were born on the boundary, check your birth time.
Can I wear a stone that isn't my zodiac stone?
Of course. Zodiac stone lists are traditions, not rules. Pick the stone whose look and story you like, then use StoneSnap's identify guides to make sure it is the real thing.
